The girls bodies may have been dragged, there may have been drag marks near where they were found. Is comfortable in the woods and in rural areas. All three men were ultimatelyconvicted on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Just off the square, the investigation command center remains open, where police still come and go daily, looking into tips that come in about the girls' murders. Cause of death for Libby and Abby has not been publicly released but two photos, a sketch of a possible suspect, and a brief audio clip of his voice have been released. I also feel like it was a combination of organized and disorganized, which is why I think the crime was on this person's mind for longer than we probably know but the actual acting it out may have been spur of the moment. The barn on the Mears property is a popular guess. Deputy Juan Ruiz transported Hurley to an MCSO substation in Avondale near Van Buren and Dysart Roads, brought him into the holding area, and "as is standard processing protocol, he removed his handcuffs and attempted to put him in one of the holding cells," Sheriff Penzone said. "Yesterday was worse than today, but I kept off social media and stayed to myself and stayed quiet," said Williams. Still, Marilyn Redmondwas able to tell officers at the scene that three men entered the home with a gun. I don't blame the police though. Abby (or Abbie) was an informal nickname. failed . "Then I realised I had to cross the creek. They said Ame often had head lice and once had cat urine on her shoes. It is totally impossible to stand in that area, so we know that's not right. They seemed to have done a good job executing their evil act. However, David Deal is listed as Ame's father on her birth certificate. One reason this particular homicide case came to national attention is the haunting cell phone and social-media clues the girls left behind. I don't believe he did it, but am curious about his son or people he may know. This didn't have to have happen. May be familiar with the Delphi, Indiana area as well as the Meyers Lake/Bremer County areas of Iowa. "Down where you see him on that photo [the image captured by Libby German on her phone] is especially mushy and I was scared there. Police say the girls mostly talk about "stuff girls talk about" in the recording, but they also mention the man. Hurley has since been released from the hospital and has been sent to the Pinal County Adult Detention Center. The killer remains unidentified. After failing a polygraph test, investigators asked why Kline would delete his Snapchat and Instagram accounts used to talk to German. FULL STORY HERE: https:/. Marilyn Redmond said she didn't hear the third shot, which went into the back of her own head and exited through her jaw. In the second sketch, the man is much younger and with a full head of hair rather than a cap on his head. Regardless of who did it, I hope they find the whoever is responsible for these murders. We didn't have that this year and I would have given anything to have had that. Ruiz's family, meanwhile, spoke of how excited Ruiz was when he passed the academy. Also, I do agree that the girls were taken somewhere and then dumped afterwards. Example video title will go here for this video. DELPHI, Ind. Sammantha and John Allen were convicted in 2017 of first degree murder and sentenced to death by lethal . "The place where Libby was standing when she took the video has filled in slightly with brush. "Evil did not defeat Deputy Ruiz that day, and evil will not defeat us today," said Sheriff Penzone. When asked by police if he remembered admitting that he chatting with her at a sleepover and then later blocking her for being "annoying," Kline responded that he did. When the family lived in Wisconsin, the local child protective services were called because of the "disgusting conditions" of their residence. There are reports from witnesses at the funeral that both girls were wearing scarves around their necks in the open caskets. Its just blowing my mind that he hasnt been identified. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The grandmother of Libby German said the man arrested and accused of killing her granddaughter also was the man who printed off pictures for Libby's funeral. Phoenix police initially believed the motive for the killings was robbery some jewelry and about $1,200 in cash were taken from the home. The Republic in 1981 noted the Redmonds'single-storyhome on a cul-de-sacnear Seventh and Northern avenues was valued at $200,000,during a time when themedian home value in Arizona was about$54,800. One investigator into the as-yet unsolved murders, has revealed the girls' killer left several "strange signatures" at the kill site. There are vines growing on another area. Clinton Hurley, the suspect accused of killing Maricopa County deputy Juan Ruiz, has been released from the hospital and is now in Pinal County Jail. The following is based on various news reports at the time, mostly from The Arizona Republic: Few details are known about the Redmonds and their family, aside from the crime itself. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Delphi,+IN+46923/@40.5913431,-86.6455829,1354m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x881309e3541d5d2b:0xf17e204b5559ad82!8m2!3d40.5875371!4d-86.6750059, (Ron Logan's property is the same side and closest to the cemetery). I thought that he knew more than he was letting on and while he might not be the killer, he knew who was and that person had access to his property. It was an unseasonably warm day and the best friends were dropped off at 1.35pm for their walk, which started at a location which, LH told news.com.au, has since been fenced off with bent red metal gate. Chadwell stopped his assault and answered the door when police knocked, according to prosecutors. I live about 25 minutes from Delphi, and honestly we don't know any more than you all do. According to Shirley, she was seeing another man during the time she conceived, therefore it is not known for sure if David Deal is the father of Ame. ", The Tucson Police Department remarked, "The Tucson Police Department is heartbroken to hear of Maricopa County Sheriff's Department Deputy Juan M. Ruiz's death. This is one case that I check on a daily basis and I really hate that there hasn't been more developments. ", "Arizona man sentenced to die for murdering girl by locking her in box", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Ame_Deal&oldid=1141818390, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 23:55. Shirley claims that while David's family made her a slave to them, called her names and hit her, they did not abuse the children. And here is why I think its a local or someone who has local access to a property in the area: The navigation to the murder spot. We shall see if he is released or not. We have our local rumors too. She has bone chips in a precarious place in her head," Phoenix police DetectiveGeorgeKlettlinger told the Associated Pressat the time. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Further, the time 2pm, or the hours of 1-3pm, may also be significant to him. For more information, please see our Was over-dressed for the weather, likely to conceal DNA. Killer is somewhat familiar with the local area. The investigation is continuing and no one has been charged. DELPHI Three years ago, two young girls went for a walk. His wife, Marilyn Ruth Redmond, 47at the time, was also shot in the back of the head at their home in Phoenix thateveningand left for dead. In the state's response, prosecutors wrote, "Although attempts have been made to connect the defendant to the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, alongside negative comments by defendant's family members and news articles referencing his criminal history, none of these alone or in combination with one another are dispositive in suggesting that there is a general atmosphere of prejudice in Tippecanoe County so as to not impanel a fair and impartial jury through voir dire. Libby and Abby were lured off of the Delphi trails east of the city and forced to a secluded place along the banks of the Deer Creek, where they were killed. "Our hearts are heavy for our brothers and sisters of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the family of Deputy Juan M. Ruiz His sacrifice to the community and life-giving donation is immeasurable," Scottsdale Police said of his organ donation. If you have any information on the Delphi murders, contact law enforcement at1-800-225-5324 orAbbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. Deputy Ruiz's impact is felt in so many ways, including those who continue to wait for a life-saving organ. "On Oct. 9, 2021, Deputy Juan Ruiz was simply doing his job and he paid the ultimate price trying to keep our community safe. I see their little faces and I just get mad. LH told news.com.au the it took her an hour to cross Monon High Bridge and once she had done so, she wasn't going to cross back the same way, crawling on her knees. Chadwell continues to beinvestigated to determine if he's connected to the Delphi killings,Leazenby confirmed Monday,adding that so are other possible suspects. Arizona's death row: Prisoners on death row | History of state's executions, Lukezictold TheRepublicat the timehe'dbeen friends with William Redmond for 20 years and that they'd workedtogether in various printing businesses in Phoenix before opening one of their own, Graphic Dimensions, in 1975. WISH-TV also pointed out that detectives mentioned that Kline's phone search history included several about the Delphi case. "Seeking the death penalty is the most serious decision entrusted to the County Attorney," said interim County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. Both sets of girls went missing shortly after 2pm. It is absolutely horrible what happened to these girls. Judith Deal also pleaded guilty to attempted child abuse, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, plus a lifetime of probation. [10] Prosecutors announced they intended to seek the death penalty for John and Sammantha Allen. The bodies of Liberty German and Abigail Williams were found on Feb. 14, 2017, after the two teens from Delphi, Ind. There is a more than $175,000 reward offered in the Evansdale case and more than $230,000 available in reward money for the Delphi case. "That isn't a guy, that's a barricade that has been removed and now is standing along the woods.". One of them also carried a briefcase,the AP reported. This was apparently the reason why the FBI got involved straight away. I don't know that the property owner is the murderer, but like many have said, I wouldn't be surprised if it was someone he knows in some way or another. It is possible that RL does know the killer. I just cannot imagine the pain they go through every minute of every day. Shortly after the Delphi murders, Indiana State Police raided a nearby meat-packing plant due to a bomb threat, which may or may not have been the actual reason for the raid. "Please, please, come forward and let us know what you know," Carter said. "We stay positive and we keep moving," Williams said. But a transcript of a conversation between police and a man named Kegan Kline gives more information as officers continue looking into the girls' disappearance and death, WISH-TV reported. It's easy to. The Evansdale, Iowa murders are eerily similar. All i know is that whatever they went through was horrendous and I'll be happy for answers. Michael Rudd died on Oct. 11 during a pursuit on Interstate 10, and that same day, the family of Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy Juan Ruiz took him off life support after he was assaulted by a suspect last weekend. "I'd like to be able to have a little bit of happiness come Christmastime this year, knowing that nobody else is every going to have to go through what we went through and that this person isn't still out there.". Cynthia Stoltzmann and her mother's bond were each set at $500,000. The girls clothing was found in a body of water, likely to dispose of evidence. School officials claimed that Ame and her siblings came to school filthy. At 2.09pm, Libby, used her mobile phone to upload a picture of Abby walking on the iconic bridge to Snapchat. [3] One neighbor said that he saw babies in highchairs eating in front, outside of the house, late at night. I live very close to Delphi, and I want this guy off the streets. I know there is a recording and I know there is a decent picture, but this is America where traveling is really easy to do. You really have to ask the following questions, imo: How did BG (bridge guy) know the girls were on the trail? Families of murdered teen girls Abigail Williams and Liberty German speak out about ongoing investigation, Fears of link between 'Snapchat killer' and unsolved double murder of young cousins, 'We have a hole in our family': A year on from the 'Snapchat' murders. Unfortunately for them, modern technology might be what breaks this case open and leads us to this sick person or persons. He succumbed to the injuries sustained on Saturday at the hands of a violent predator. He drove by and saw them getting dropped off, Was on a adjacent property and spotted them, Access to some sort of trail cam? TERRAFULLSIGHT 1.61K subscribers Subscribe 1.6K views 1 year ago #DURecorder #DURecorder This is my video recorded with DU Recorder. [1] Sammantha and John Allen were convicted in 2017 of first degree murder and sentenced to death by lethal injection, while Sammantha Allen's mother, Cynthia Stoltzmann, arranged a plea deal with prosecutors and was sentenced to 24 years in prison. Part, or all, of the killings may have been captured on video. She was covered in blood. This is one opinion I have not waivered from. I don't know but the more time goes by, the angrier I get. Experiences deep-seated rage toward women. Anything," explained Williams. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I don't think these killings were his first and, unless the police get a huge break, they won't be his last. The accusations of luring a child to a private location to commit a brutal crime begged the question of whether Carroll County officials were investigating . Is familiar with the local area even though he has not planted long-term roots there. Lastly, I'm a bit confused by some of the details. Allen, a 50-year-old Delphi man, was arrested last month. The girls were disposed of in a body of water. MCSO said they are still searching for a vehicle that was stolen by Hurley as he fled from authorities a 2016 gray Kia Optima with a California license plate 7TLd075. Investigators have stated that they have compared notes on the Delphi and Evansdale cases and, while there are similarities, they do not believe the cases are related. Delphi killings background Abigail Williams and Liberty German went missing while walking on a trail near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi on Feb. 13, 2017. The jury was again deadlocked in Cruz'sthird trial but he was found guilty in 1988 after a fourth. That part was a matter of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, I think. Also, during the interview with investigators, WISH-TV reported, Kline said he used the account to obtain photos and videos of a sexual nature featuring underage girls. Marilyn Redmond was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, where she stayed for about 13days under police guard, according to The Republic. LH revealed the bridge is higher and more treacherous than it looks, and some of the cross posts called "ties" - are missing or rotten. ", "Pat had no enemies; he was too well-liked," Lukezic said. Which means there are two brazen murderers willing to abduct, control, and murder two girls at a time? "I live in the community nearby, and wanted to make sure I show my support and respect," said Chris Beckett, who lives in Avondale. After being interrogated for a while, Sammantha and John Allen confessed to locking Ame in the trunk, as a form of punishment, because she took a popsicle without permission. The home andneighborhood were described by the newspaper as "fashionable" in separate reports. My 6 year old loves that channel. The 13th of the month, the number 13, or just generally the teens, might hold special significance for him. Support local journalism. It is my understanding that his son and other family members lead pretty normal lives. was planning on murdering a vulnerable person on the day he killed but had not pre-selected his victim/s. FBI Highway Serial Killings Initiative. Then again, he was also convinced that there was a pic of BG in that pic of Abby on the bridge. And once you are there you can only go forward to the point where the bridge ends and private property begins. Perhaps these exact work boots were not worn during the murders but they may closely resemble the footwear the killer was wearing. Shirley and David were living together until Shirley and her children went to stay with her mother in Donora, Pennsylvania. That search warrant served at his home may have been part of a plan by LE to try to get RL to crack. Finally sees exactly what he wants and ..you know the rest. The girls' pictures hang on flyers in storefronts around the town's square. Ame Lynn Deal was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, on July 24, 2000, to Shirley Deal, who was married to David Deal at the time she conceived. May have explained this as having gone hiking or hunting. Deputy Ruiz was found by another deputy and he was rushed to the hospital where he was placed on life support, surrounded by loved ones. He was hospitalized in stable condition, according to Sheriff Penzone. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All those little things and the dreaded school supply shopping. Published 2:05 AM PST Nov. 15, 2022 Updated 12:41 PM PST Nov. 29, 2022. My initial guess was that the man in the picture is either a transient or truck driversomething that allowed him to get out of the area quickly. [3], On July 12, 2011, police officers were called to Ame Deal's home, where she was found dead in a small footlocker, having suffocated. She returned to see three men and a gun pointed at her husband. Reach Ron Wilkins at rwilkins@jconline.com. Someone may have taken advantage of him, his land, and knowing the area. [4] The punishment was supposedly for lying or for stealing food. Man arrested after explosives found in a checked-in bag. Joyce Lukezic was also convicted in 1981 for her role in the murdersbut was granted a retrial that ended with a hung jury. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The Journal & Courier has not reported on these speculations. Just days after the girls died, police began looking into Kline, WISH-TV reported. Hates women, perceives self as alternately a perpetual victim and a powerful aggressor. of Corrections last December and had been in custody for sexual offenses against children. Note that the boots seized as evidence have a white line that surrounds the entire bottom of the boot. Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Oct.12 to honor Ruiz. Ive seen a reference to Libby having a letter "K" carved onto her chest. I guess this case is so frustrating because someone, somewhere must recognize the picture and voice. 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